How To Install An Above Ground Pool

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This video shows you how an above ground swimming pool is installed by the pros.
Thank You for the music:
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[@kayliepeebles6471]

I just wanna say, thank you for making this video.. that is my father, Kevin Peebles, in the video and he passed away in 2020 from Cancer. When I’m missing him I watch this video and brings back lots of great memories of building pools with him. ❤😇

[@Deckbuilding]

Hi Kaylie, Your father was a worker and craftsmen. He put those pools together like hotcakes 😊. It was sad to hear he passed and I’m sure he is watching over, he was a great man.

[@amybowman7468]

🥹♥️😇

[@vinfiddler5469]

Sorry for your loss.

[@jtrasser31]

Aww so sorry for your loss honey. My sister died of cancer a year ago. She just loved her pool and I also think of her when I am watching any pool stuff.

[@cathyrobinson8301]

Awwwh 😢. Cancer sucks

[@MikeMunoz24hraxis]

You did a great job explaining this! Our family thanks you!!!

[@ashplumber4689]

excellent video! I love the way you held the walls up so that they wouldn't fall over and get damaged!

[@deanno7067]

thanks for uploading Craig, now more videos please, I love your videos.

[@benmarshall76]

You can tell this guy has put up a few pools in his life time... Excellent work, I began the ground work for my pool, and this guy makes it look so much easier... GREAT work, thanks for sharing.

[@benmarshall76]

But I noticed when screwing in the top screws they were not "tight" is that for expansion?

[@meemee9884]

Great step by step video thanks for the close ups so we can actually see what you are doing!

[@Life_is_Awesome_Civil]

awesome one I am doubt whether the water will resist for long time or not there may be chances of collapsing

[@bbsal4031]

This is the video I watched about 5 times when we put together our pool almost 4 years ago. I remember the funky music! It was a good video, we still have our pool all set up and it is just great!

[@1987bigredk5]

Great video showing the basic setup. Thank you for posting this.

[@caroloates9260]

I Love the way they put the pool together.

[@kaupikosyou]

Excellent job on installation

[@ariannnamarin7411]

Impressive! Looks great and looks so relaxing. 🧜‍♀️

[@shaunbarlett9108]

Great Video Craig! Can I please ask a few questions. IS that a custom dolly that you are using in video, the blue one? Also where did you get those tensions lines like that, those are awesome. Any furthermore, and other tips about tools and equipment for installation?

[@Everythingmichelle]

Beautiful back yard pool looks nice

[@benjaminonlyway8051]

Man, that is one catchy beat while you’re working! Great video!

[@jdgrant298]

Great job guys, pool looks great!

[@fishingismydrug1]

Thank You for the video. Might try to get a 18'er put up this weekend.

[@aquawindwolves6713]

Wow that was awesome you must be really talented

[@Bunefoo401]

Man, you make it look so easy, but you can see how much that frame weighs ... I think hiring IS definitely the way to go

[@johnnypools6971]

Great work . I've been building these things for 25 years

[@matthewscherrer4749]

How much do you charge to build

[@johnnypools6971]

@@matthewscherrer4749 A job like that would usually run about $ 1200

[@jakkimanzitti5031]

Mr. Johnny pools are you anywhere near Pennsylvania by chance? I need a new pool installed.

[@myabarrie1666]

Thank you guys, thinking about getting one of these!

[@jjuanpaz4283]

Thanks a Lot for this video that's awesome

[@abhaykaloti]

keep up the good work

[@ruqiyyaosmanova3025]

very BEAUTIFUL😍VERY.....beautiful work

[@drwrap3431]

Who knew Jordan Peterson had a summer job. Nice work. Your videos (and life experience) have given me complete confidence that I can install my new pool, and build a deck on it too! Thanks Craig.

[@Deckbuilding]

You can do it!

[@therealsqueakyowo]

Wow. I’m amazed! We might get one of these steel pools installed by our local pool place/market. It’s about 5grand on the low end. We would rather have pros do it. As we would fail and have no clue what we’re doing and will end up breaking something. + no experience

[@Adolphsussmann]

Awesome vid and btw what brand is this pool

[@TheChico868]

Very professional work.

[@greenflintriver]

Excellent Job! What kind of pool is that and how much was the installation?

[@anthonymaldonado1597]

wow awesome job good idea what you'll put on the floor to protect the liner

[@Noernandez]

You're an artist.

[@TheImpressiveMix]

Awesome video! My husband and I do this for a living, and there’s never a boring day 🙈 Just made 3 different videos recently on my channel about comparing a “real” pool this this one in your video, to Coleman and Intex brand pools! 🤪🙌

[@Deckbuilding]

I'll check it out!

[@TheImpressiveMix]

Craig Heffernan Thanks man! 🥰

[@vflrockytop]

@@TheImpressiveMix what is the average cost of having one like this installed

[@bbsal4031]

We bought our sheet-metal pool from a friend. I believe we might be the third owners. It was a little bit rusty on the bottom but still went up just fine, I think these metal pools last a super long time. We have had no issues with ours whatsoever. I personally like how the cushion and the vinyl liner feel under your feet over a plaster pool. Much more pleasant. I couldn’t be happier with this type of pool, I plan on keeping it until I can’t maintain it myself anymore.

[@mindbodyspirfit]

The blue world pool?

[@staceyrudolph973]

Great video! I was going to suggest adding music but reading reviews I'm guessing they took it off because it wasn't great. Either way, super helpful to watch the process. We're going to install a 27 ft above ground circle pool this month and watching lots of tutorials. I like how they dug the pavers in, and spread sand after putting up the wall because otherwise you're suppose to try to install the wall into the bottom track without getting sand in it.? This makes more sense.

[@ShortnSpicyNikks]

Looks good. But not sure if I should do all this, for my 13 ×42 ft pool. Wondering if just simply putting gravel over the area on my grass, then putting pool on that will work.

[@Industrialmodels2]

That soundtrack will be stuck in my head for the next day or 2 😅

[@Abovegroundpoolbuilder]

Good video for any do it yourself er out there. I have a question. I've learned that placing rocks that high around a steel pool will cause premature rusting. Not saying all situations as some good drainage areas don't really matter. Perhaps this is a good shed off area or that is rubber mulch that looks like rocks around the finished pool? I Install pools in Massachusetts and we do lot's of resin and aluminum construction. I'd also like to say the installers here did a great job installing the pool. cheers!

[@ryana3679]

Above Ground Pool Builder they’d be better off leaving it dugout, put an inch of stone and leave it. Seen too many pools rust or shift in because someone tried to bury part of an above ground pool

[@gieloandmiyivelazquez1137]

Y cuanto cuesta un trabajado como este?

[@Mac-id4le]

Greeting from Tunisia 👏🏽 am gonna install one like it in my house

[@Sajisufi31]

wow great job very nice...i have one doubt sir, every pools need the water purification systems or not need

[@qveenora3]

Cool im watching these vids cuz our pool filling up at home we had set it up today😂

[@Perk101]

Can’t believe the old guy moved all that sand by himself instead did those young bucks. Also really like how you used the shop cap to tighten up the liner

[@mzwisdom7504]

Very nice large Pool. Installation by pros the only way to go.

[@55098]

great video the foam looks to be a great idea for the bottom

[@bigslickss]

What kind of foam? I wonder.

[@kittykat5925]

He doing all the work.

[@dieselxdan]

awesome video.. I learned a lot!!

[@PoolCleaning]

Hi - Great video - what type of hands truck is that ? We dont have these in NY

[@enesdoglod7372]

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[@blackheart9068]

What brand is this pool and how much is it. Thanks

[@koladyrotimi6010]

That is beautiful, how will I know how to install it

[@juliading8582]

so detail. thank you!!

[@Deckbuilding]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Limelightbabess]

how long did it take?

[@norci44]

I would like to ask where can I buy/what is the band name this kind of triangle shape which is visible inside of the pool?

[@ginamartin718]

Dear Sir, You make things look way to easy. I did like the tanker truck to add the water. Go big or go home:)

[@carlischroeder5351]

What is the foam that you put on the ground below the pad??

[@farsideofhell7644]

That’s really cool I’m geting the same one already

[@joekroenung3419]

Good job fellas on building the pool but looked like you were struggling rolling out that wall. Coming from someone building above ground pools for 24 years, I'm gonna give you the best invention ever on rolling out a wall!!! A good old simple kids sit and spin!! Put your wall in middle of pool and you can roll it out one handed my man!

[@TheViolatorGames]

Joe Kroenung agreed. Been building above grounds for a few years now, in the middle is the best place, one unrolling one putting J beed and track on me putting wall into track

[@katlynbarlow1357]

Joe Kroe

[@paulgilleece5887]

Joe Kroenung

[@Abovegroundpoolbuilder]

Hi Joe same here been building pools for 25 years. I will have to give that one a try. I build my own unit using two round pieces of aluminum connected by a heavy duty lazy Susan. It worked great for this past season so I patented it. Perhaps you'll see it in the next few years. But than again a sit and spin is so crafty and cheap, great Idea! cheers

[@deicyjohannazambranovivero5000]

Joe Kroenung hafaua

[@gabbigodenzi9816]

Wow this is a lot more work than I expected. Now THIS will be a challenge

[@bbsal4031]

Me and my husband and sons put up ours after watching this video a lot of times, yes it was a lot of work but it was well worth it. I’ve had the pool up for almost 4 years now. And I absolutely love it. I look forward to every summer I spend a whole lot of time in it, and once you get the hang of the chemicals it’s easy to keep clean and clear.

[@nevada5305]

​@@bbsal4031 out of curiosity...how many days did it take yall?

[@bbsal4031]

@@nevada5305 let's see that was back in 2018, one day and Sand delivered and spread it out, put down the tracking, then unrolled the metal siding put it in, secured everything put in screws. The next day laid down foam padding on top sand, then foam edging, put inliner, tried our best to smooth out the wrinkles, then water. So couple of days. I still have it up in 2023, it is still beautiful.

[@nevada5305]

@@bbsal4031 thats awesome to hear!...appreciate the info and the fast reply

[@bbsal4031]

@@nevada5305 I'm the third owner of this metal pool. I think they last a very long time. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do!

[@shanniaaustin5633]

Hi what kind of soil did you put before the liner?

[@KoiTimeUSA]

How long will that material last ice and heat and rain?

[@ann-marieingram9092]

Thanks

[@mazatrolmultiplex1113]

Hi. You installed the big swimming pool that weight more than 1000 litre. I would like to know if that weight can break the pool? Thanks

[@bobdoodie1453]

But how was the side backfilled? I would like to match grade to my yard but I'm worried about moisture and corrosion.

[@bigslickss]

Me too

[@eze8608]

Never backfill to the side of the pool otherwise when or if you let the water out you’ll be removing the offsetting weight to the soil back filled and the pool will be like a crushed soda can when the weight of the dirt rips through it.

[@rdr7543]

hello I want to install my pool myself, of all the videos this seems to me the best. I have a question. What does the vacuum cleaner use for?

[@nyrsavery16]

I believe it's to suck all the air out from underneath the liner, and to help get the wrinkles out too .

[@mikew9788]

That's exactly what it is for, they make liner vacs but you can also use a large shop vac

[@jeremybergeron3527]

Musique remarquable 👌

[@westtexasconstruction]

Very detailed, great job gentlemen!!!

[@sandralobo4738]

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[@jonahandcalebsskits2230]

Very well done

[@LearnToCompound]

I did not watch the video this is actually pretty nice props to you guys

[@erikconklin5520]

What is the material at 6:12? and what is the material you are using in the corners?

[@BrendaBaBoom]

I keep thinking some dancers are gonna jump out from the woods and boogie big time. LOL! 💃🏾🕺🏿👯‍♂️👯

[@keepemclassic6791]

You have a strange way of thinking lol.

[@BrendaBaBoom]

@Cody Webb NOPE nothing [strange] about it. The observation came by way of the LIVELY soundtrack playing throughout the vid. You did have the audio on ....

[@keepemclassic6791]

@@BrendaBaBoom yeah I did have audio and I didn't think for a second that random dancers are gonna jump out the woods and bust a move in the middle of a video about building a pool 😂

[@BrendaBaBoom]

Cody Webb Thankfully everyone thinks different with different perceptions. Cody may I suggest you don’t take my initial comment too seriously, especially a pool installation vid ... chill out dude.😎

[@ouelketken5076]

It’s normal if the ground of my pool is inegal like 8 inch round circle drepression at some place ?

[@jiuphoric958]

WOW SO COOL

[@srjdogful]

Step one: Get a bobcat... aaaaaand I'm out.

[@mikefingers8909]

exactly 😂

[@cameronr7223]

You rent one, it's not that complicated

[@crow-vz5lx]

yeah no shit, i see all these videos of "how to" but they forget to mention the equipment like bobcats and tractors they first use!!

[@allisonnewsome934]

Fr. We are putting ours up and had to hand dig ALL of it. A 24’ foot pool 😔

[@RYU583]

@@crow-vz5lx haahahaa "How To build this in 10 easy steps Step 1: have a $50K piece of equipment "

[@celestinekone6670]

Great work!!

[@jenniferhelms2253]

What kind of cart did they use to roll wall around on?

[@theboringchan]

I love how it looks in the ground but level. It makes it so it'll be easier to drain and water won't pool up around it's anywhere on the outside.

[@user-wm3gv4co6y]

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[@fernandoberaldo101]

Awesome!!! Very good work! :D

[@zmbombr]

I just picked up this same pool, used. Hoping all the pieces are with it. Any info on the manufacturer or finding a contractor to help?

[@Monkey-fc9nc]

What kind of pool is this and what size is it? Thank you!

[@homeslice352]

True detectives show up around 2:20. Glad to videos from you again.

[@PraveenKumar-rr7hp]

homeslice352 Ok bhai ji

[@chowitabonita]

What about the electrical component for the pool pump?

[@tb-xy7lg]

Hi, great video. But what is the name of the thing you guys used to hold up the pool wall as you went along. Its looked like a hook attatched to strings, then staked jnto the ground for support. Hope that makes sense lol

[@Deckbuilding]

One end is tied to a stew driver that can be pushed in the ground. The other end is a double coat hook that is used to hold to the pool wall side go.magik.ly/ml/225bi/

[@ThJbomb]

I'm doing this right now and I am at about the 2.5 minute mark I buried the bricks at ground level and they are level with each other there are just a few places where the channel between them isn't sitting on totally compacted dirt like maybe an 8th of an inch in some places where daylight comes through under them can I just pack some more loose dirt under them or should I go back and lower everything

[@bookooc5605]

always take away dirt, never fill will leveling.

[@piercepietro4327]

How long did this take?

[@flatdaddio]

nice job...pools have come a long way since I installed one 40+ years ago...lol..

[@kharrisfit]

How thick is the rolled foam for the base?

[@josharnett1]

What is that dolly/handcart he was using?

[@papaeric1366]

How much did this cost? With and without labor? Great video. Thanks

[@jimnpen8451]

Typical above ground pool is about 4-6k Installation varies, usually about 10-12k for everything

[@xp_gamed6263]

I wanna ask you.Can you do that on other country??I just saying..not to plan it

[@ursulazenatti5017]

Oi se e piscina tem que col9car cimento pra ser uma piscina ne pois quando colocar agua ira sair areia dali

[@hondaatc1987]

I have 8x8 in blocks , can I use them for the footing? Or are they too small?

[@mrthink5378]

My pool is uneven by 2ft had it for years didn't bus yet kids love it because one side is deeper than the other

[@hondaatc1987]

I went with 12 inch blocks.. i got it pretty even!

[@THEREZISTANCE]

How many people built it and how many hours did it take?

[@pineland194]

Is this a swim n play I need top rails for mine

[@mickweld5940]

Good job boys. Dig the music.

[@binthrdonthat]

What was the underlayment they put down?

[@olegs542]

Very Professional job:)

[@user-kx5ic2ud5x]

Oleg S 0

[@juanamador6451]

Looking to do the same what did it cost

[@dolorespartida4296]

I notice almost towards the end of the video a shop vac was running..what was the purpose of that and how long did u run it for?

[@MrBa192]

It helps pull the liner to the wall.

[@DatChoklateGurl69]

AWESOME!!

[@ljl003]

Anyone know what the foam was he put around the bottom?

[@howie2084]

Great video, just wondering if you lost a bet and whoever won got to pick the music.

[@gerwindeasis7013]

Amazing